16 and others, trying Him, were seeking from Him a sign from heaven.
17 And He, knowing their thoughts, said to them, “Every reign divided against itself is laid waste, and a house divided against a house falls.
18 “So if Satan also is divided against himself, how shall his reign stand? Because you say I cast out demons by Be‛elzebul.
19 “Now if I cast out demons by Be‛elzebul, by whom do your sons cast them out? Because of this they shall be your judges.
20 “But if I cast out demons by the finger of Elohim, then the reign of Elohim has come upon you.
21 “When a strong man, having been well armed, watches over his own court, his possessions are in peace.
22 “But when a stronger than he comes upon him and overcomes him, he takes from him all his armour in which he trusted, and divides his booty.